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Doctor insights on:
How Do I Get Rid Of Under Eye Circles

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Dark circles, eyes:
Dark circles under eyes are a form of bruising of the thin skin around the eyes. Rubbing of the eyes due to allergies for instance is easily treated and helpful. Use of topical steroids, some glaucoma meds on a long term basis can actually promote this problem. Seek expert advise and alternative medications from an eye specialist
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Dark circles:
Under the eyes are difficult to irradicate completely. They're usually associated with eye fatigue or aging changes of the lids. There are some creams and lasers which sometimes help but not consistently. Discuss this with an ophthalmologist or dermatologist.
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Make up counter:
I wish i could tell you something medically that actually works, but I have not found anything that really does the job. There are lots of snake oils that reps want me to sell in my office but I have not seen that they work. I would look up inglot cosmetics and make a pallet of colors and see a make up artist because it will be the best bang for your buck.
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Several Options:
There are essentially 3 options to treat veins around the eyes (periorbital)-laser, sclerotherapy or microphlebectomy. Laser is a topical treatment that usually requires multiple applications. Sclereotherapy involves injecting a solution into the veins to dissolve them just as is done on leg veins. This is my procedure of choice. Microphlebectomy requires making small incisions to remove them.
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Dark circles:
Under the eyes are difficult to irradicate completely. They're usually associated with eye fatigue or aging changes of the lids. There are some creams and lasers which sometimes help but not consistently. Discuss this with an ophthalmologist or dermatologist.
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Find the cause:
Dark circles under eyes are often called allergic shiners. Chronic nasal congestions can make this worse..Allergies often cause this. Some folks do have dark circles, without causes.
Also, poor sleep can contribute.
Thus, treat the allergies if you have such, or any cause of nasal congestion. Sleep well. A little make-up cover will help..
Check with your doc.
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Cosmetic Bleph:
You may want to consider cosmetic blepharoplasty to tighten the lid skin and reduce the amount of discoloration.
Actually, there are very few long lasting treatments for this condition and if cosmetic cover up does not satisfy you, then consider a cosmetic plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon for blepharoplasty considerations.
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